Garlic Bread With Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bread Base
01 -
1 loaf (approximately 450 g) French bread
→ Garlic Butter Spread
02 -
113 g salted butter, softened
03 -
6 garlic cloves, finely minced
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60 ml Italian salad dressing
05 -
75 g shredded mozzarella cheese (from total amount)
→ Cheese Toppings
06 -
25 g grated Parmesan cheese
07 -
200 g shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Garnish
08 -
Fresh parsley, chopped
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 175°C.
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In a large bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, Italian salad dressing, and 75 g of shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly until homogeneous.
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Slice French bread lengthwise in half. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of both halves.
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Place the bread halves, cut side up, on a baking tray. Sprinkle evenly with grated Parmesan cheese, then top with the remaining 200 g of shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Bake at 175°C for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
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Increase oven temperature to 230°C and continue baking for up to 8 minutes until the cheese begins to brown. Monitor closely to avoid over-browning.
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Remove bread from the oven. Slice into 2.5 cm pieces. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
Use freshly minced garlic for the most robust flavor and optimal texture.
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For best results, shred both Parmesan and mozzarella from whole blocks.
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French bread provides a sturdy crust and ideal crumb for absorbing the garlic butter mixture.
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Store cooled bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days refrigerated or freeze for up to 3 months.
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To reheat, wrap bread in foil and bake at 175°C until warmed through, approximately 10 minutes if refrigerated or 15–20 minutes if frozen.